Philanthropic Power Couple John and Tashia Morgridge to Receive 2015 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award at the Tech Awards - Seite 2

In 2010, The Morgridges took the Giving Pledge, joining philanthropists like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Mark Zuckerberg in a promise to give away the majority of their wealth in their lifetime.

The Morgridges join a stellar roster of previous Global Humanitarian Award winners, including media pioneer Ted Turner (2014); inventor Dean Kamen (2013); Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy (2012); social entrepreneur Jeff Skoll (2011); education and cross-cultural dialogue advocate Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan (2010); and Nobel laureate and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (2009). Applied Materials Chairman Emeritus James C. Morgan, who inspired the award more than a decade ago, was its first recipient, in 2004.

This year marks the 15th annual gala of The Tech Awards. It will take place Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The event attracts more than 1,300 guests in a celebration of technology benefitting humanity. In addition to the Global Humanitarian Award, 10 laureates who are using technology to improve our world will be recognized. Gala tickets available here: http://thetechawards.thetech.org/

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About the Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech is a hands-on technology and science museum for people of all ages and backgrounds. The museum -- located in the Capital of Silicon Valley -- is a non-profit experiential learning resource established to engage people in exploring and experiencing applied technologies affecting their lives. The Tech's mission is to inspire the innovator in everyone.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic industries. Its technologies help make innovations like smartphones, flat screen TVs and solar panels more affordable and accessible to consumers and businesses around the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

The following files are available for download:

• John and Tashia Morgridge, Global Humanitarian Award Recipients
• John and Tashia Morgridge recipients of 2015 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award

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